Paneer Tikka Grilled
Smoky, spiced paneer cubes grilled to perfection.
⏱️ 35 min🍽️ Serves 1
🔥 350 kcal💪 22g protein🍚 15g carbs🥑 22g fat🌾 3g fibreper serving
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Ingredients
- 🧀500 g paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 🧅1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 🫑1 medium bell pepper (any color), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 🥛½ cup thick yogurt
- 🍋2 tbsp lemon juice
- 🧄1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 🌶️2 tsp garam masala
- 💛1 tsp turmeric powder
- 🔥1 tsp red chili powder (or to taste)
- 🌿1 tsp cumin powder
- 🧂½ tsp salt
- 🌻2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 🍃 fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Pro tips
- For a smoky flavor, you can add a small piece of charcoal to a small bowl with a bit of ghee or oil, and place it inside a covered pot with the marinated paneer for a few minutes before grilling.
- If you don't have skewers, you can grill the marinated paneer and vegetables directly on the grill pan or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Adjust the chili powder to your preferred level of spice.
- Serve hot with mint chutney or a side salad.
Method
- 1In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth marinade.
- 2Add the paneer cubes, onion wedges, and bell pepper pieces to the marinade. Gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- 3Let the mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes (or longer in the refrigerator for a deeper flavor).
- 4Thread the marinated paneer, onion, and bell pepper onto skewers, alternating the ingredients.
- 5Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill grates or pan with oil.
- 6Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the paneer is golden brown and slightly charred, and the vegetables are tender.
- 7Remove from grill, drizzle with a little extra oil if desired, and garnish with fresh cilantro.